Instead of memorizing facts and material, students learn by doing. This allows them to build knowledge through exploration, experience, and discussion.
1. Interaction
2. Clarification
3. Questioning
4. Design
1. Understand the problem
2. Make a plan
3. Carry out the plan
4. Look back and reflect
The role of the teacher is to facilitate the learning process. The teacher also becomes a leader by finding out more about the learner and the process of inquiry learning.
Analyze/Describe Findings
Reflect on what has been learned
Explore by Observing/Investigating
Communicate and share new learnings
Provide an inclusive learning environment. -Materials, Space, Services, Tools, Discussions
Expose students to new ideas and world issues
Help students reflect on their learning
Learning Objectives and Expected Outcome
Sources and Resources Available
prior to start thinking of potential road blocks
Questions and types of questions to be raised/explored
inquire attributes already possessed by learners
sources and resources to effectively monitor progress
Rather than the teacher telling students what they need to know, students are encouraged to explore the material, ask questions, and share ideas.
Conceptual understanding is improved when students learn by discovery and while being hands on
Proven to have positive effect on student's acquisition retention of conceptual understanding
Students who learn in an open project based approach develop superior conceptual understanding to their counterparts who has learned the same subject matter through traditional approaches
Benefits of Inquiry-Based Learning
Enhances learning experiences for children
Creates a love of learning
fosters curiosity in students
Increases engagement with the material
Deepens students' understanding of topics
Teaches skills needed for all areas of learning
Inquiry classrooms are open systems where students are encouraged to search and make use of resources beyond the classroom and the school.
Take risks and think big, don't be afraid to fail
Inclusive/Team Work
Approach learning with a positive attitude and open mind
Think Creatively
Support one another's learning